January Cottages to beat the Winter Blues

If you are looking for a peaceful and relaxing break after all the Christmas and New Year festivities, then a country cottage or a coastal self catering break could be just the thing this January.
Don't let the post Christmas blues take a hold this year, give yourself something to look forward to with a January New Year cottage break. Although the winter weather can be chilly, what you are assured of is pretty winter country landscape, plenty of fresh air and a warm welcome in cafes and pubs across England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland.
We have lots of cosy cottages for you to choose from, whether you want to snuggle up in front of a log fire or chill-out in your own relaxing hot tub! Or for top of the line luxury, check out our selection of 5 Star cottages and apartments!
New Year January Self Catering Cottage Breaks
3 bedroom lodge, Appledore
Breaks in DevonSouth West England
3 bedroom lodge in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 3 bedroom lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . 3 bedroom lodge is close to the beach. Prices at 3 bedroom lodge start from £315 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom lodge
Dunfanaghy, Sheep Haven Bay
Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North
Dunfanaghy self catering accommodation in Sheep Haven Bay, County Donegal sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Dunfanaghy is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Dunfanaghy does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dunfanaghy start from £180 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dunfanaghy
Smardale Hall, Kirkby Stephen
Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England
Smardale Hall self catering accommodation in Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Smardale Hall start from £378 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Smardale Hall
Stargazer, Upottery
Breaks in DevonSouth West England
Stargazer self catering accommodation in Upottery, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Stargazer does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Stargazer start from £313 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stargazer
28 TheSalcombe, Salcombe
Breaks in DevonSouth West England
28 TheSalcombe self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool . 28 TheSalcombe is close to the beach. Prices at 28 TheSalcombe start from £607 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 28 TheSalcombe
Ruskin Lodge, Bowness
Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England
Ruskin Lodge self catering accommodation in Bowness, Cumbria sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Ruskin Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ruskin Lodge start from £418 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ruskin Lodge
Ahakista, Sheeps Head Peninsula
Breaks in County CorkIreland-South
Ahakista self catering accommodation in Sheeps Head Peninsula, County Cork sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Ahakista is close to the beach. Prices at Ahakista start from £279 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ahakista
Orchard House, Hunstanton
Breaks in NorfolkEast England
Orchard House in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Orchard House start from £542 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Orchard House customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Orchard House
Seaford House, Southwold
Breaks in SuffolkEast England
Seaford House in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Seaford House is close to the beach. Seaford House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Seaford House start from £409 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Seaford House
Drumcliffe, Benbulben
Breaks in County SligoIreland-West
Drumcliffe self catering accommodation in Benbulben, County Sligo sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Drumcliffe does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Drumcliffe start from £217 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Drumcliffe
Please note that the cottages selected above are cottages available during January but may now be available as this page is not linked to live booking. Click on the links and booking buttons to find live availability.
January Cottage Availability
Availability of cottages over the New Year is limited and sells out quite quickly. Therefore as well as checking online we would also recommend calling 0844 847 1143 to find out the latest availability for cottages, apartments or lodges.
What is there to do on a January Break
Although for many a New Year and January cottage break is all about enjoying a peaceful and relaxing break in luxury after the hectic holidays, there are still lots of things to do and see in the UK in January.
The countryside and coast will provide wonderful walks through beautiful scenery during January, just make sure you wrap up warm. It's also a great time to explore the pretty British and Irish towns and villages - when they are not overrun with tourists - and there is nothing better than calling in at the local pubs, restaurants and cafes to warm up!
Although there are less attractions and events on during January there is still plenty to choose from, so check out our Guides:
- British and Irish Gardens
- County Shows and Fairs
- Festivals and Events
- UK Sporting and Social Events
- English Holiday Attractions
- Scottish Holiday Attractions
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